Pale Azure Soot

#5b6a76

Notes

Pale Azure Soot (#5B6A76) is a true azure with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (207°, 13%, 41%) places it in the muted band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5b6a76

RGB

rgb(91, 106, 118)

HSL

hsl(207, 13%, 41%)